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W823 JBV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,204 mi
Last recorded173,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 173,204 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 168,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 166,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

early corrosion to front inner wing tops

unable to fully inspect brake pipes at rear above chassis

Pass 3 May 2016 166,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 166,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 161,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 158,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 157,081 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 152,692 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 152,692 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 141,202 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 141,185 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 128,853 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 128,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 117,130 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 117,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 83,499 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W823 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W823 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W823 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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